Power Electronics Engineer

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. At The Exploration Company, we are developing Huracan, a throttleable cryogenic rocket engine designed for lunar landing applications. Huracan brings together a wide range of highly integrated technologies that must operate reliably and with high precision under demanding conditions. To retain full control over the engine’s performance and technical development, we design its key technologies in-house, including the electric pumps, power electronics, embedded software, and control systems used to operate critical engine functions. We are seeking a Power Electronics Control Engineer to join the propulsion team developing Huracan. In this role, you will take ownership of the control strategy for the engine’s electrically driven systems, from modelling and simulation through implementation and experimental validation. We want you to help us achieve reliable and high-performance operation of these critical systems. This hands-on position combines technical leadership, practical problem-solving, multidisciplinary collaboration, and active involvement in laboratory testing. Key Responsibilities Lead the definition and development of control architectures and strategies for the electric motors used within our cryogenic propulsion systems, including operating modes, interfaces, and protection functions. Develop system models and simulations to design and assess control algorithms, system performance, stability, and robustness across the expected operating range. Translate control concepts into system-level and embedded software requirements, working closely with software and hardware engineers throughout implementation, integration, optimization, and verification. Plan and perform MIL, SIL, HIL, and laboratory testing; analyze the resulting data, identify performance limitations, and continuously improve the control approach. Support the commissioning and validation of internally developed power-electronics and electric-drive systems, ensuring their successful integration into the complete engine. Contribute to technical documentation, design reviews, verification activities, and the continuous improvement of engineering processes.…